I feel the opposite of how many of you do. It hasn't aged that well for me. I can still get some enjoyment out of maybe half the tracks but overall it's lacking. The songwriting and music could've used more punch. The odd circumstances around the recording of an already highly anticipated album likely didn't help. There are a few gems but also several under and overcooked tracks.

Is this forum done for? Or will a new Pixies/FB recording get it going again?

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I think it certainly would. At this point BF doesn't put out much and that really leaves us without much to get excited about. I love the buildup to an album and the aftermath when it's listened to and graded and bashed and praised. We are in a large lull, but it seems clear something is coming in the near future so once that happens, this place will light up again.

I gave Indie Cindy more of a listen this weekend and some songs stood out so here's what I think:

What Goes Boom---I like it. I don't know if I'll get tired of it the way instantly catchy songs sometimes lose their appeal but for now, it's a good track. It feels more like a Frank Black solo song but more on that topic later. Nice drumming by Dave and I like the heavier part of the song.

Indie Cindy---the opening is deceptive, I like the way the song changes up though I prefer the verses to the chorus. While I can recall how Boom sounds right now, I can't for this song. But I recall liking it more than not.

Bagboy---It grew on me. I like that it sounds so different from anything on the original albums. I especially love what Joey or Frank are doing with teh chords when the song seems to pick up towards the end, that scratchy strumming, sounds good. I don't know about that chorus though, don't know if I like it. Nice playing from Joey.

Magdalena318---the intro and verses sound moody, like an off kilter spy theme, I like that.

Blue-Eyed Hexe---the lost Catholics song. This feels like a Catholics song. I could see them playing this as a lead in to Nadine. What a combo! I like this song.

Snakes---I like the intro and the chorus, though again, it reminds me of something from an FB solo record.

I guess that's it for now. It's strange; I consider Pixies/FB/Catholics as all part of the same Frank Black continuity. however, there is a line of demarcation between the Pixies and the rest of it because the former had a consistent line up and is of such incredible quality.

Even my beloved Pearl Jam doesn't have a perfect complete discography. Uh-oh, that's right, you've wandered into the dreaded L-word topic. I prefer to wear Lederhosen that flatters...oh. No. I meant Legacy. That's right, the fucking Legacy. Of course, it's good that Frank, Joey and Dave say screw the legacy! That's the best approach for them. As a listener, I love that they have such an amazing run of records; it's quite rare.

I suppose in a way, I get to eat the cake and have it at the same time, because Kim quitting keeps the original legacy intact. The Pixies, as Frank, Joey, Kim & Dave have a perfect run of records.

However, I still end up comparing the new songs to the old, which right or wrong, isn't wise. But then, it's nothing to take seriously either. This is the place to discuss this sort of thing though it's not important. The new songs I like just feel more like FB material than Pixies. The songwriting is different from those records, how could it not be with so much time passing? Surely the evolution of his songwriting is a good thing, a necessary thing. I guess it's just a common comparison; I'm all right with making it.

I think I mentioned this somewhere before, but I think a lot of whatever Frank came up with for this record just doesn't appeal to me completely separate from knee-length breech...uh...legacy.

Anyway, I am pleased that Dave and Joey, who were there there at the beginning, get to bring Frank's songs to life again. Some really nice playing by Dave, it seems like he could be a bit busier with his drumming than the old records and it works.

Re-listened to Indie Cindy too (I never stopped listening to it since it came out anyway).

I would say the major issues are the repetitive lyrics/patterns on most songs. Indie Cindy could have been a bridge shorter. Jaime Bravo is too long, too (which is my favourite song on the album, fantastic Joey lead part), etc...

And I also skip a few songs that are not bad but just bore me (Snakes, Silver Snail). Indie/Andro/Magda/Boom/Jaime are great songs. Still waiting to hear Jaime live. Maybe one day...

^ IC definitely sounds better sped up, as do most tracks on the album. Here is a link I posted before, this has snippets of IC tracks sped up. There are some dead spots in the video with no sound, but be patient and you'll hear the snippets.

^ IC definitely sounds better sped up, as do most tracks on the album. Here is a link I posted before, this has snippets of IC tracks sped up. There are some dead spots in the video with no sound, but be patient and you'll hear the snippets.

^ IC definitely sounds better sped up, as do most tracks on the album. Here is a link I posted before, this has snippets of IC tracks sped up. There are some dead spots in the video with no sound, but be patient and you'll hear the snippets.